Thin Film Deposition of Tribological Coatings
Article provided by Caitlin Ryan. Thin film tribological coatings are important for reducing friction, minimising wear, and increasing the lifespan of mechanical components in a variety of industries. These coatings can be applied using different deposition techniques which each offer...
Tribology of carbon nanotubes
Introduction In recent years, carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have emerged as one of the most promising materials due to their extraordinary properties. With ultrahigh strength and modulus, as well as anisotropic electrical conductivity, CNTs possess unique characteristics that set them apart...
Tribology of Diamond like carbon (DLC) coatings
Introduction DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) films are a type of thin coating that possesses properties resembling those of diamond. They are composed primarily of carbon atoms and exhibit a wide range of hardness and friction values, making them versatile for various...
Estimation of functional properties of coatings by different tribological test methods
By Dr. Ameneh Schneider – Optimol Instruments GmbH and Dr. Mathias Woydt – MATRILUB Introduction Interest in special coatings and thin films for tribological applications increased rapidly in the last few decades, especially driven by the automotive industry [1,2]. Specific...
Self-Cleaning Coatings and Lubricants to Decrease Water Consumption in Toilets
Decreasing water consumption is a key theme in today's world, as we deal with the ever-growing concern of water scarcity. Water scarcity is the inability of freshwater sources to meet the water demand of the planet and its inhabitants. Since...
Wear Resistant Self Healing Hydrophobic Coatings
Unbreakable: Water-Repellent Coating | MSE Anish Tuteja Anish Tuteja, Associate Professor of Materials Science and Engineering and Associate Professor of Macromolecular Science and Engineering, and his research group have created a self-healing, water-repellent spray-on coating developed at the University of...
